Stronger Fitness and Martial Arts

Stronger Fitness and Martial Arts in London has its roots in the local community, first opening its doors in 1998 before evolving into its current form under the guidance of founder Rico Romero. Rico, with over 25 years’ experience in martial arts, established Stronger MMA as a community club in 2005, later relaunching the gym in 2015 to bring together a team of dedicated coaches and a wide-ranging programme. The academy is now based in South Wimbledon and features a tournament-standard grappling area, striking equipment and a 20ft combat cage. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programme is led by black belt Marcos Macedo, who brings a competitive pedigree with gold medals at the Abu Dhabi Glam Slam, Grappling Industries and IBJJF Nationals. The adult BJJ classes are supported by a team of instructors, including black belt Olivia Riddle, who has played a key role in developing the women’s BJJ team, and purple belts Roxy Ghirbomean and Alice Galliari, both active competitors. Stronger Fitness and Martial Arts offers BJJ classes for adults and children, with a particular emphasis on progression from fundamentals through to advanced skills, and regular involvement in competitions across the UK and internationally. The kids’ martial arts programme is a central part of the academy, offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling and kickboxing, with classes designed to develop coordination, confidence and discipline from a young age. Family engagement is encouraged, with the Kung Fu Family Club open to all ages. The club operates a flexible membership system and also welcomes drop-ins, making training accessible for both regular students and visitors. With over 40 classes per week across BJJ, MMA, wrestling, Kung Fu and fitness, the academy is a longstanding fixture in Wimbledon’s martial arts scene, combining experienced coaching with a strong community focus.

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